Inside Europe’s New Mega-Tunnel Under The Alps
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Will Greece's first skyscraper ruin Athens?
The 200-metre Riviera Tower — Greece’s debut skyscraper — has nearly completed just outside Athens. It’s the centrepiece of The Ellinikon, a massive urban redevelopment being built on the site of the old airport and Olympic park.
But the mixed-use scheme has proven controversial since the beginning. Despite promising a big economic boost, many are against having a skyscraper so close to what has always been a low-rise city and the privatisation of former public land. So, is this a good thing for Athens or not?
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Saudi Arabia is quietly shelving the NEOM Stadium, according to Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the project. The 46,000 seat venue was due to be located more than 350 metres up on top of The LINE.
The B1M launches global movement to give construction cultural recognition
Millions of us already share the same mission. But The B1M has moved to give it a name, and turn it into a global movement that everyone can be part of.
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